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ARCHITECTVRAL TERRA COTTA a * ‘STANDARD CONT’TRVCTIONT 


Foreword 

T HE use of burned clay ware in the form of brick, tile or pottery has been unin- 
terrupted and universal from the dawn of civilization to the present day. The 
use of burned clay in the form of Architectural Terra Cotta has been more 
sporadic and local. Its unequalled merits as a building material were fully appre- 
ciated by the Greeks and Tuscans who, two thousand years ago, used it to face the 
perishable stone in some of their Temples. Centuries passed, during which the 
art of making Architectural Terra Cotta seems to have been confined to short 
periods and to a few localities. In modern times the creator of the skyscraper — 
the progressive American Architect — working with the responsive and enterprising 
Manufacturer, re-discovered, improved and gave to an appreciative Public this most 
durable and versatile of all building materials. 

Today it is a matter of common knowledge among Architects that modern 
Terra Cotta possesses many superior qualities; that it may be economically made 
in an endless variety of forms and colors; that, if well made, properly set and care- 
fully pointed, it is permanently enduring and resists successfully the ravages of 
water and fire; that it combines lightness with strength and beauty with usefulness. 

The purpose of this book, prepared through the co-operation of nearly all the 
manufacturers of Architectural Terra Cotta in the United States, is to facilitate the 
use of this material; to save time, trouble and expense to all concerned by dissemi- 
nating accurate and dependable information on proper methods of jointing and 
construction. Nearly all of these methods have been in practical use for some years. 

This work is in no sense intended to be a book of artistic aspirations. It does 
not presume to even suggest architectural design; it merely contains generally 
accepted architectural forms of assumed dimensions and their proper interpretation 
in Architectural Terra Cotta. For a number of the problems several good solutions 
are possible and the preference is sometimes governed by very slight modifications 
of profiles and dimensions. But attention is called particularly to the fact that con- 
siderable variations in sizes of similar sections may necessitate changes in both 
jointing and construction. Hence, none of the plates may exactly apply if the 
scale is reduced or increased. 

The characteristics peculiar to Architectural Terra Cotta and the extreme diffi- 
culties encountered in the vagaries of clay before it is finally conquered and forever 
fixed by fire, can hardly be understood by those who have not been engaged in its 
manufacture. Therefore, harmonious co-operation between designers and manu- 
facturers is imperative in order to produce the best results. Unfavorable shapes or 
dimensions, or arbitrary arrangement of engaging or supporting materials, may not 
only increase the cost of production and of erection, but may also produce unsatis- 
factory results, both aesthetically and constructively. But where the important 
rules of jointing and construction are observed, well made Architectural Terra 
Cotta is the ideal building material of the Twentieth Century. 

This book is respectfully dedicated to our best friends — the Architects and 
the Architectural Engineers and their Assistants — with the sincere hope that they 
will endorse its value and express their appreciation of our efforts by receiving, 
treating and consulting it as a trustworthy friend of the office. 


NATIONAL, TERRA COTTA SOCIETY *V‘J*A* ' ‘ FOREWORD 





ARCHITECTVRAL TERRA COTTA* * * STANDARD CONJTRVCTION 


Drawings 

Decoration 

Models — Moulds 
Clay 

Pressing 


Color 


Firing 

Fitting 

Shipping 


Erection 

Time 

Contract 


Architectural Terra Cotta 

/ 

A brief synopsis of the manufacture of Architectural Terra Cotta in the 
sequence of the various operations 

The Architect’s complete scale drawings are furnished the Manufacturer, who, following the design, 
makes minting construction drawings and full size details to the proper shrinkage dimensions. 
These drawings are submitted to the Architect for approval before proceeding with the work. 

From the Architect’s drawings or sketches, in the style or period indicated, the ornamental clay 
models are made; this while the clay is in its most plastic and receptive state. Photographs ot 
the ornamental models are submitted to Architect for approval or he may personally examine 
models at the factory— the soft clay permits any corrections or improvements which may 
subsequently be desired. 

Models are made of plaster of paris to shrinkage scale and to the dimensions required by the 
jointing drawings. Over these models sectional moulds of plaster of pans are cast, from which 
later the required number of Terra Cotta pieces are produced. 

The various clays and fusible minerals used in forming the Terra Cotta body are most care- 
fully selected for their plasticity and binding qualities and must be of a nature which, when 
fired at high temperature, will form a homogeneous body amply strong to carry the required 
structural loads, and to resist the action of those elements which attack all exposed surfaces. 

The foregoing processes are entirely preparatory to actual production, the first step of which 
is Pressing. This is entirely a hand operation and consists of pressing the plastic clay into the 
mould usually in a layer having a uniform thickness of about 1J4 inch; following the contour 
of the mould, strengthening ribs of clay being inserted at intervals of approximately 6 inches. 
The mould is removed and the piece of Terra Cotta skillfully retouched and placed in specially 
constructed driers where the surplus moisture is evaporated. 

After the drying process, the Terra Cotta passes into the slipping or spraying department 
where, by means of compressed air apparatus, the exposed surfaces are coated with the ceramic 
liquid mixture which, during the firing process following, develops into the desired color or g aze. 

These colors or glazes are prepared with scrupulous care, according to exact ceramic formulae. 
The variety of shades and textures which may be obtained opens up an unlimited held ot per- 
manent color design in architecture which lias, as yet, been scarcely enterec . 

After the color process, the Terra Cotta is placed in large kilns where it is subjected to a 
temperature rising gradually to 2000 degrees Fahrenheit or more depending upon the point ot 
maturity of the clay body or glaze; after this temperature is reached the kiln is slowly cooled to 
normal. The time required to charge, fire and discharge a kiln is about two weeks. 

After firing, the Terra Cotta is removed to the fitting department, where it is laid out and marked 
according to the numbers on the jointing drawings and the place it is to occupy in the building. 
Where required, the joints are squared and cut to accurate alignment, either by hand or ground 
to size by the rubbing-bed process. Careful fitting is essential to insure satisfactory results in 
the erected Terra Cotta. 

For rail transportation. Terra Cotta is usually shipped in bulk, securely packed in hay and 
braced to prevent shifting; when properly packed, damage in transit is negligib e. 

For export by vessel it is usually necessary to pack in crates or hogsheads, according to 

thC Upmi^rriva^arthe 6 building site the hay should be removed and the Terra Cotta placed in 
the order marked, in piles on wooden strips. 

The appearance of Architectural Terra Cotta is greatly affected by inaccurate setting and poor 
pointing. As the individual pieces of Terra Cotta are fitted and numbered to correspond with 
the erection drawings, these numbers MUST BE FOLLOW ED. 

The Terra Cotta manufacturer will contract to submit jointing drawings for approval within a 
fixed time after receipt of Architect’s drawings and the required information. All shipping da es 
are computed from the receipt by the manufacturer of these approved drawings. The process 
of manufacture takes from five to ten weeks, depending upon the size and nature of the order. 

A standard form of contract especially covering the manufacture of Architectural Terra Cotta 
has been adopted by the NATIONAL TERRA COTTA SOCIETY, and is recommended for 
general use. 

Architectural Terra Cotta factories are conveniently located in the Eistern Central and 

the United States (see list in back). Every Architect or Designer interested should visit one of these plants. 
He will always find a hearty welcome. 


NATIONAL TERRA COTTA SOCIETY *V*S‘A* * * 


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ARCHITECTVRAL TERRA COTTA* * ‘STANDARD CONXTRVCTION 



NATIONAL TERRA COTTA SOCIETY *V*S* A* * -PLATE NO* 19 



ARCHITECTVRAL TERRA COTTA* * ‘STANDARD CON.TTRVCTION 




ARCHITECTVRAL TERRA COTTA- * -STANDARD CONJ-TRVCTION 



CORNICE " 

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ARCHITECTURAL TERRA COTTA “STANDARD CONJ'TRVCTION 



MODILLION COBN/CE’ 

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and anchorage - 


compared to other ma tepjAls -'with lasting qualities' 
decoration in architectural terra cotta IS INEXPENSIVE'' 
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NATIONAL TERRA COTTA SOCIETY ‘V‘S‘A- -PLATE NO‘22 




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ARCHITECTVRAL TERRA COTTA* * ‘STANDARD CON.TTRVCTION 



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NATION AX TERRA COTTA SOCIETY * V*S *A* * *PLATE NO *25 



ARCHITECTVRAL TERRA COTTA* * STANDARD CONJTRVCTION 





TOE STEEL CQNSr/ZVCTJON OE (CORNICE'S 
THAT CAN BE VSED IN CONNECTION WITH 
CONCRETE ''SEE REA TEE' N0 122 ~23 ~-24'AN£> 125 


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ANCHOR 


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t&R'&Tg&i, cohsTpvctton or 1 cornices 

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NATIONAL TERRA. COTTA (SOCIETY 4 * ‘PLATE NO*2S 



ARCHITECTVRAL TERRA COTTA* * -STANDARD CONXTRVCTION 




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PARAPET" 

'And paneled mvllion^ 


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EEOI-f PIECES APE NOE JOINEED ~ 



NATIONAL, TERRA COTTA iSOCIETY ‘V^-A* * ‘PLATE NO‘29 


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ARCHITECTURAL TERRA COTTA* * ‘STANDARD CONXTRVCTION 




ARCHITECTVRAL TERRA COTTA* -‘STANDARD CONSTRUCTION 




NITH THE PfOVLZX/ J SPARATE *" . 

tTfis EACrziTATES euttnc and .aLisnaLeNT ■ 


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WITH RVSI 

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PARAPET * 

vgs'%inT& 

tnLER' 


PLAN' 


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SCA££ ijQMg HAL? IA ’Cii gQVALS Q. N& FOOT 


COVRS&S oE THIS CHARACTER ~ 
SHOVLV NOT BE HIGHER 
THAN HEIRS' SHOWN * 


WINDOW^ ~ PARAPET ''sire * 


alternate. 

WHERE DEPTH IS 
SVEEtClENT" 
svppoptlnh Angle _ 
can re cvt into 
lintel as above - 


PIErs wider rw 
HERE shown <i 
ipE Jointed ' PEL 
Eve'et other <r< 


■i ioi -i 
02 Lit & 


c. > 

a:lt 


NATIONAL TERRA COTTA SOCIETY *V*S a A 


‘ -PLATE NO* 31 




ARCHITECTVRAL TERRA COTTA* * ‘STANDARD CONXTRVCTION 



NATIONAL. TERRA COTTA SOCIETY ‘V^S^A* * ‘PLATE NO* 32 







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architectural terra cotta* * * 


STANDARD CONJTRVCTION 



WINDOWS AND CORNICE'' 

WITH BATTlHM£NTHL> PARAPgT'’ 

\?CAL&'’THR&£<El<?nrHS OF AN WCff F<?VAZ.S- ONF FOOT 


NATIONAL TERRA COTTA SOCIETY ‘V‘S A* * -PLATE NO*33 




ARCHITECTURAL TERRA COTTA* - ‘STANDARD CONXTRVCTION 



NATIONAL TERRA COTTA SOCIETY *V*S A* ‘ ‘PLATE NO‘34 



ARCHITECTVRAL TERRA COTTA* * ‘STANDARD CONXTRVCTION 



NATIONAL, TERRA COTTA SOCIETY *V\S A A* * ‘PLATE NO‘35 






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window wrm segment fiisai' plan- 

WITH ZVSnCATED ASHLAR " TAKEN SNLOW &ZJT - THf>’o* BALYJT&ISJ-’ s. ^ 

with halt baivsttps vndtb windows* 

with cqhnTr pith const# VCT lON ~ 



SOALtH" TH^il£l-^yA#TEI#S OH AN inch HqyAz^S one? Hoot 


NATIONAL TERRA COTTA SOCIETY ‘V^'A* * ‘PLATE NO* 36 












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ARCHITECTVRAL TERRA COTTA* *STANI>ARD CONXTRVCTION 



NATIONAJL TERRA COTTA SOCIETY *V*^*A 


PLATE NO *37 


ARCHITECTVRAL TERRA COTTA* * "STANDARD CONJ’TRVCTION 



NATIONAL, TERRA COTTA SOCIETY -V-J’-A" " "PLATE NO"3» 



ARCHITECTVRAL TERRA COTTA * * ‘STANDARD CONTTRYCTION 



NATIONAL TERRA COTTA SOCIETY ‘V‘S , ‘A‘ * ‘PLATE NO‘39 




ARCHITECTVRAL TERRA COTTA* * ‘STANDARD CONXTRVCTION 



NATIONAL, TERRA COTTA SOCIETY ‘ ‘PLATE NO‘40 








ARCHITECTVRAL TERRA COTTA* * A STANDARD CONJ’TRVCTION 











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m/uionEd/wdlowee windows 

WITH TERRA COTTA TRIM AND J 

^ rvbble stonz field ” 



NATIONAJL TERRA COTTA SOCIETY *V\S*A* * *PLATE NO* 42 



ARCHITECTVRAL TERRA COTTA- - -STANDARD CONXTRVCTION 



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WINDOW J 

WITH MOVZDPD JAMB AND sill ^ 

WITH INTERIOR TERRA COTTA VfAl/VSCOT' 


TTf& VTfZTlCAZ, JOJIVTl/IO OE MOVIDED JAMES (partite 
COMCEAZEE BYTSACAT Cj/ECKINS) AS SHOW/V ~ ^ PERMIT. 
oE AdjvstmemT JJV Alke/mEnt /// setting " 


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NATIONAJL TERRA COTTA SOCIETY -V-S A- * ‘PLATE NO- 43 





ARCHITECTVR AL TERRA COTTA* * ‘STANDARD CONJ’TRVCTION 



NATIONAL TERRA COTTA SOCIETY *V*^* A* * ‘PLATE NO*44 



ARCHITECT VRAL TERRA COTTA- - ‘STANDARD CONJ'TRVCTION 




PLAN' 

THB'O- WINDOW * 


SCALE ” THREE-EIGHTHS OEAN INCH EqyALS ONE EOOT'’ 


NATIONAL TERRA COTTA SOCIETY ‘V'i 1 A* 4 ‘PLATE NO 45 



ARCHITECTVRAL TERRA COTTA* - ‘STANDARD CONSTRUCTION 



NATIONAL TERRA COTTA SOCIETY*V*S*A* * -PLATE NO*46 






NATIONAL, TERRA COTTA ^SOCIETY *V*X*A 


PLATE NO 47 


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NICHE ~ 

WITH MOVLDED TRIM AND COPNICH ~ 



PHAN'' 

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NATIONAJL TERRA COTTA SOCIETY *V\S*‘ A- * ‘PLATE NO‘48 



ARCHITECTURAL TERRA COTTA’* * ‘STANDARD CONJTRVCTION 



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SCALE 'ONE-HAZJ* men 


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NICHE" 

WITH COLVMNS AND . 




Pediment 


NATIONAL TERRA COTTA SOCIETY *V*S‘A‘ * ‘PLATE NO-49 




ARCHITECTVRAL TERRA COTTA* * ‘STANDARD CONVTTRVCTION 



PLAN 

o ~ windows and panel * 
Above n/cne * 

LOOKING DOWN'' 




ft. '&i? 
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WINDOWS WITH MOVLDED JAM3S "MVLLIONS * SILLS AND LINTELS ' 

SCALZ" TUBEZg-EUGHTHS O? AN INCH E'qVAJZS ONI? J^OOT ^ 


NATIONAL, TERRA COTTA SOCIETY *V‘S , ‘A PLATE NO‘5Q 



ARCHITECTVRAL TERRA COTTA* * -STANDARD CONS’TRVCTION 


OCTAGON COLVMN ° 

YflTH CAPITAL Am>BAS£ J 


SCALE J THREE- qVARTERS or" AN INCH EqyAL$ ONE EooT 



PLPVATlON^ 

CAPITAL O' CQLVMff'' 




Thp shatt 'As jointed ''PPnds 
TO CvfACgAL THE V£feWCAL JOINTS 

PERMITS ciosr rirrnvc and alloiys 
or A&jvsrnEivr in alignment 
wrr?TrwG' J 



PHP JfTOVLDPV COXZNZfcS 

or lapgp col vrmr 

SHOVED BPJOINTBD 
S&PA&ATr - 


SCALE ' y orEqyAisT. or an inch Petals ONE Poor'' 



ELEVATION 

BASE or COL VTTN •' 


NATIONAJL TERRA COTTA SOCIETY ‘V^'A 


"PLATE NO* 51 



ARCHITECTVRAL TERRA COTTA ‘ * ‘STANDARD CONTTRVCTION 






PLAN* 



COLUMNS ° 

WITH RVSriCATHD AND 
OPNAtfFNTgD SHAFTS* 



KN&AGFn COLVflfNS SffQVLD 
NOT BN ATTACHE TO ASHLAR 
AT WALL ‘ ~ JOINT AT THff- 
POINT ALLOWS ADJVSTnFNT 
- IN ALIGNMENT IN SETTING * 


COLVMNS V/ITH STRVCTV7SAL CORNS WOVLD ' ’OT COVPSF ' 

rn^jurn the: vertical jointing of all jorvks ~ 






J 


’tniss&QUAKtfigs or an inch cnh roof ' 1 


LLTVATbN- 

OF COLVPTN ° 


K 



plan\ 

TH&OSHAFT ' i ' J LOOKING down* 


NATIONAJL TERRA COTTA SOCIETY ‘V S A* ‘ ‘PLATE NO‘52 




ARCHITECTVRAL TERRA COTTA*, * -STANDARD CONXTRVCTION 






.Vi..- : ■- ... : rj \V' V - •;• •: :•/< V7i,T.\ r ; , ' i v v-. 

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PLAN^b-3 


COLUMNS OE THIS CHARACTER CAT? BE MADE 
y/JTH Vug ALTERNATE DRUMS IN ONE PIECE VP 
ro 3o K m diameter jetmirmediate 

drvms art jointed vertically j have bands 
CVTT lNC the: line OH ENTASIS ’'AND have 
2 'HORIZONTAL JOINTS “ 'WHICH WILL ALLOW 
ADJVSTMEnT in alignment IN SETTING ’ * 
COLUMNS WITH STRVCTVRAL CORE WOULD ~ 

OE COV&SE " RE qv IRE the vertical JOINTING 
OEALL DRUMS' 

SEE ALSO PLATES NO 5 6' AND S7'" 


SCALE ^ 

thbee qvajstebs or an inch Equals one eodt 


ABA 

IN 


CVS jointed 
yVA&TERS' 


I/Pf'E/ok^ 


DORIC ORDER' 


onEwodvlE= hale diameter =30 PA RTS 


NATIONAL TERRA COTTA 50CIETY V‘J‘A- * -PLATE NO-53 










ARCHITECTVRAL TERRA COTTA* * ‘STANDARD CONXTRVCTION 


NATIONAL. TERRA COTTA SOCIETY *V\S* A* * ‘PLATE NO*54 


iCLlSl&i TION front or capital 0 


VOLVTE 1 


INE-SIXTEENTH 


DIAMETER QlTiSHAft AT BASE 


■TEE CENTERS 1 2.3.4.5 t.76.9 to HAND 12. 

' ' FOR THE OWER DINE or VOLVTE ~ 

1EJSIA.CK DOTS ARE centers 
The INNER D/NE OF VOLVTE' 


compass cjeii itiSfus jmleevll size diagram 0 

TOR LAYING OVT VOLUTE ABOVE " 


IONIC ORDER' 


SCALE ~ ONE CHARTER INCH KOVALS ONEEOOT'' 


DOWN'' 


SCALE? ~ Three- qyAR TERS oEan INCH EQUALS ONE TOOT * 


DIAGRAM or method tor obtaining entasis qeshaet j 

LAY OVT ACCVRATELY TO EVLL SIZE Of COLVMN * 
A-'B-'C'-D'AND-'E-'CAN then be accurately measured 
GIVING THE DIAMETERS AT . 9 - 7 / j 13'13''1T'AND19'' 


elevation 

TIDE Op CAPITAL'' 


SECTION " 

Thro ''capital? 


PLAN** 

AT NECK"' 
LOOKING VP° 


COLVMNS OE THIS CHARACTER CAE BE MADE WITH DRVMS" 
IN ONE PIECE " VP 70 16' IN DIAMETER ~ AND IN HEIGHT 
VP TO 20 THE HEIGHT QEDRVMS WOVLD ''GENERALLY" 

BE GOVERNED BY THE PROPER JOINTING OE COLVAfN WITH 
ADJOINING WORK AND FOR APPEARANCE ° 


COLVMNS WITH STRVCTVrAL CORES WOVLD w OF COVRSE * 
REqyjRE THE VERTICAL JOINTING OEDRVMS ° 

SEE ALSO PLATES NO '156’AND"S7' J 


’ 2: r 
toE 






•STANDARD CONTTRVCTION 


ARCHITECTVRAL TERRA COTTA 



NATIONAL, TERRA COTTA SOCIETY V S A- - -PLATE NO- 55 







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ARCHITECTVRAL TERRA COTTA* * “STANDARD CONJ'TRVCTION 



NATIONAL TERRA COTTA SOCIETY-V-J-A* * -PLATE NO*56 


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ARCHITECTVRAL TERRA COTTA* * ‘STANDARD CONJ’TRVCTION 



NATIONAL TERRA COTTA SOCIETY -V-S-A- * -PLATE NO-5? 



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ARCHITECTVRAL TERRA COTTA* * ‘STANDARD CONJ’TRVCTION 



NATIONAL TERRA COTTA SOCIETY *V‘S , *A‘ ‘ ‘ PLATE* NO - 59 





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ARCHITECTVRAL TERRA COTTA- • STANDARD CONTTRVCTION 



DOME CONSTBVCTION j 

TERRA COTTA - WITH RElNEORCEt> CONCRETE" 

7fr/,rre>i?y c ovs»x of/L-y me coNSTevcnoN AND JOINTING cT 
V, Qy&ST'SOWS O/E ACOVSTICS ~ COJVPB'HSAT/OIV ~ 
OJZ THE? £?NGlEfE?E?RfNU PROBLE?MS CT RE?JHEt>RCE?D COHCRE'TJT " 

consjde?re?d ~ - the? terra cotta can BET 
ETAPE? To SWfT ANY SVCH &4RT/CVLAR RE?QV7J5E?SfH'JVT ~ “ 


*%&«./. •■:■<:■ • :• •£ -W*; W> yMJ,s y, $ pwiT 






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partplan 


A 007 C 72 


COFTL^LD APSIDAL, DOME ^with concrete 

WITH CEILING LIGHT ” ' THIS PLATA COVE* PS ONLY THA CONSTRVC TION MHO JOINTING oA TAP&A CoTTAC^ 
qvASTlONS OAACOVSTJCS ~ CONDENSATION w OR ThA ANGINEARINC PROBLAPrS OA RAINFORCAD CONCRETE ARE NOT ASPAC/ALIY CONSIDERED' 
TH A TERRA COTTA CAN BA MADA To SV/TANYSVCH PARTCVLAR RA^yiRANANT ~ *' 

V ~T V- wall To ovtArdopzaIs's *' 

" AND skylight - Jn , <• 






DRAIN \ 




NATIONAL TERRA COTTA (SOCIETY ‘V‘S*‘A‘ 


ARCHITECTVRAL TERRA COTTA * * ‘STANDARD CONTTRVCTION 


SCALE"' THREE QUARTERS OF AN JNCff EQUALS ONE FOOT 


^m2z 


PART t : 

PLAN ! 

TopoA I 

CORNICE i 

^•jr' i ? 

l/DKING ISOVN 


‘PLATE NO ‘61 



ARCHITECTVRAL TERRA COTTA* * *STANX>ARD CONXTRVCTION 



NATIONAL. TERRA COTTA SOCIETY ‘V*S*A* * ‘PLATE NO* 62 





ARCHITECTVRAL TERRA COTTA- - ‘STANDARD CONJ’TRVCTION 





ARCHITECTVRAL TERRA COTTA* * ‘STANDARD CONS'* TRVCTION 


NATIONAL. TERRA COTTA SOCIETY *V*S I *A* * ‘PLATE NO*64 




















ARCHITECTVRAL TERRA COTTA* * ‘STANDARD CONTTRVCTION 



NATIONAi, TERRA COTTA SOCIETY A* * *PLATE NO*65 



ARCHITECTURAL TERRA COTTA * * "STANDARD CONXTRVCTION 



NATIONAL TERRA COTTA SOCIETY * "PLATE NO"66 




ARCHITECTVRAL TERRA COTTA* -STANPARD CONJ'TRVCTION 


GARGOYLES' ° 



NATIONAL TERRA COTTA SOCIETY -V*S- a* * -PLATE NO-67 



ARCHITECTURAL TERRA COTTA- - ‘STANDARD CONSTRVCTION 


lettering* 







NATIONAL TERRA COTTA .SOCIETY -V-S-A- ‘ -PLATE NO-68 





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ARCHITECTVRAL TERRA COTTA* * ‘STANDARD CONXTRVCTION 




architectural terra cotta* 


* ‘STANDARD CONJ’TRVCTION 


DETAILS OS IRON ANCHORS ''HANGERS \ STRAPS ~ CLIPS “ ETC ~ 

VSED IN SETTING ARCHlTECTVRAE TERRA COTTA'' 

rKM&jmatsK**-''- **&tacA*o» jua stsrpoKVS 



NATIONAL TERRA COTTA SOCIETY *V*S**A* * * PLATE NO* 70 


355 



^RCHITECTVRAL TERRA COTTA * * STANDARD CQNXTRVCTIOI^ 


Index 


A 

A nchorage , Iron 

General use of See all plates 

Notes on construction and use of 70 


Shapes, Details of (covering anchors, ties and 
various forms of rods, hangers and clips). . . . 70 


A rches * 

Circular 40 

Elliptical 4, 5, 38 

Flat 4, 6, 11, 19, 33, 37, 38, 46, 50 

Pointed 14, 39, 65, 66 

Segment 7, 13, 19, 33, 36, 38, 50, 64 

Semi-circular 2, 3, 8, 9,10,11,12,14,24 

41, 45, 48, 49, 60, 62, 63 

Trefoil 47 

A rchitraves 

Color suggestions 1 1 

Construction of. . . 2, 3, 9, 11, 21, 23, 29, 32, 34 

41, 60, 64 

A shlar 


Plain, Paneled and Rusticated 1, 2, 3, 6 

7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 18, 21 
24, 29, 31, 32, 36, 39, 41, 43 
44, 45, 46, 48, 60, 64, 65, 66 


B 

Back Jointing , Notes on 2, 5, 10, 41 

44, 45, 52, 57, 58 

Balconies 12 , 13, 14, 45 

Balustrades 


Anchorage notes 13, 14, 16 

Bases, rails and balusters 12, 14, 15, 16, 25 

26, 36, 64 

Braces 15 

Cover plates 16 


Band Courses 


24 


Bands, Column 
Base Courses . . 

Bases 

Balustrade 

Column 

Pilaster 

Battlements 

Bays, Oriel 

Belfries 

Bosses 


53 

6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 16, 23 

25, 36, 41, 42, 43, 44, 62 

. 12, 15, 16, 25, 26, 36, 64 
1, 2, 10, 43, 44, 47, 49, 51 
52, 55, 56, 57, 62, 66 
2, 41, 45, 62 

18, 33 

4, 5 

42, 62 

24, 32, 33, 66 


Brace, Wind ( Court Truss ) 64 

Brace, Balustrade 15 

Brackets 2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 24, 49, 64 

Buttresses 

Plain 18 

Flying 65 


C 

Canopies 


5, 50 


Capitals 

Construction.. 1, 2, 3,10,14,21,26,41,45,47 
49, 52, 53, 54, 55, 60, 62, 63, 66 


Corinthian 55 

Doric 21, 53 

Ionic 62, 63 


Caps 

Impost 

Chimney 

Cartouches 9, 

Ceiling, Coffered {Dome) 

Cheneaux 


. 3, 9, 60, 62 
69 

13, 33, 63, 64 

61 

21, 24 


Chimney 

Copings 69 

Tops 69 

Circular A rch 40 

Coff> ered Ceiling {Dome) 61 


Color Suggestions 


11, 24, 39 


Columns (Parts) 

Bases 1, 2,10,43,44,47,49,52,54,55,56 

57, 62, 66 


Bands 53 

Entasis diagram 54, 55 

Flutings (full size details) 56, 57 

Jointing 56, 57 


Columns ( Styles ) 


Corinthian 55 

Doric 53 

Engaged 1,49,52,62 

Fluted 49, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 62 

Free-standing 52, 53, 54 

Ionic 54, 62 

Octagonal 51 

Paneled 51, 52 

Plain 43, 44, 47, 66 

Rusticated 1,52 

Spiral. ... 10, 14 



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Index — Continued 


C Continued 


Concealed Joints , Notes on.. 2, 5 , 6 , 7 , 10 

44, 45, 51, 57, 59 

Concrete 

Platforms (Balcony) 12, 13 

Terra Cotta Construction with 27, 28, 34 

Consols 3, 62 

Copings 

Battlement 18, 33 

Chimney 69 

Wall, general 16, 17, 18, 21, 23, 24, 33, 59, 65 

Wall, (notes on anchoring, joints, washes, 
drips and wall thickness) 16, 17 

Corbels 24, 32, 39, 50, 64 

Corinthian Column 55 

Cornices 3, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 

27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 

41, 48, 49, 58, 62, 63, 64 

Court Truss 64 

Cresting 69 

Cross 66 


D 

Damp-Proofing, Notes on 12, 13, 58, 59 

60, 61, 62, 63 

Dentils 22, 23, 25, 29 

Domes 

Ceiling, coffered 61 

Construction, general 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63 

Exterior Terra Cotta 56, 59 

Interior Terra Cotta 60, 61, 62^ 63 

Ribs 59,63 

TlIes 58, 59 

Doric Column 53 

Dormer Windows 46, 47 

Dowels, Brick 16, 1 7, 18, 23, 30, 31 

Drips 


Sill 


20 


Co P in g 16, 17 


Elliptical Arches 4 t 5 , 38 

Embrasures 18, 33 

Engaged Columns 1 , 49, 52, 62 

Entasis, Diagram 54 55 

Entrances 1 , 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 


Filling Terra Cotta, Notes on 23 , 43 

Finials 45, 46, 47, 50, 63, 66 

Flashing, Notes on 12 , 13, 15, 21, 22 

23, 24, 46, 47, 48 

Flat Arches ... 4, 6, 11, 19, 33, 37, 38, 46, 50 

Fluted Columns. . 49, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 62 

Flutes for Columns {Full Size Details). 56, 57 

Flying Buttress 65 

Frieze 21, 23, 29, 32 


Gargoyles 67 

Glass, Leaded {Details for Setting ) 39 , 42 

Gutters {Cornice and Parapet ) . 22 , 23, 45, 58 

I 

Impost Caps 3, 9, 60, 62 

Ionic Columns 54, 62 

Iron Anchorage 

General use of See all plates 

Notes on construction and use of 70 

Shapes, Details of (covering anchors, ties and 
various forms of rods, hangers and clips) .... 70 

Iron in Terra Cotta-Concrete 

Construction 27, 28, 34 


General See sun dry plates Jambs . 


1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11 
12, 13, 14, 26, 32, 33, 37, 38, 39 
42, 43, 44, 46, 47, 50, 65 


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Index — Continued 


Joints 


J — Continued 


Back, Notes on 

Column 

Concealed, Notes on 

Dome 

General 

Lap . . 

Raised 


Roll 

Sunken 

Vertical, Notes on 


2, 5, 10, 41, 43 

44, 45, 52, 57, 58 

56, 57 

2 , 5, 6 , 7, 10 

44, 45, 51, 57, 59 

58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63 

See all plates 

. . . 16, 17, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29 
33, 43, 44, 48, 58, 59, 66 

4, 5, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20 

21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31 

32, 36, 37, 42, 43, 44, 46, 49 

59, 62, 64 

20 

25 

25 


O 


Octagonal Columns 51 

Oriel Bays 4 ; 5 


P 

Panels 

Coffered 22 61 

General. . . 3, 22 , 24, 27, 31, 32, 37 , 39 , 48, 61, 63 
Inscription 1 , 31, 32 


Parapets 23, 27, 29, 30, 31, 33 , 58, 63 

Pedestals 5 , 50, 62, 63 

Pediment Windows 45 , 46, 47 

Pediments 1/3,49,65,66 

Piers 30, 31, 32, 36, 44, 65 


Keystone 


K 

2, 3, 6 , 7, 8 , 9, 12 
13, 19, 36, 45, 62, 63 


Pilaster Bases 2 , 41, 45 , 62 

Pilasters 2 , 3, 26, 41, 45 , 48, 62 

Pinnacles 5 , 47 , 65, 66 


L 

Lap Joints 16, 17, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29 

33, 43, 44, 48, 58, 59, 66 


Leaded Glass {Details for Setting ) 39 , 42 

Lettering, Detail Sections for Raised 

and Incised 68 

Lintels 


Platforms {Balcony) 

Terra Cotta 14, 45 

TerraCotta-Concrete 12 , 13 

Plinths 6 , 7, 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 13 

41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 52 

Pointed Arches 14, 39 , 65, 66 

Polychrome Suggestions 11, 39 


Anchorage 19 

Construction, general 4 , 9 , 19, 29 

30, 31, 34, 37 

Cutting notes 19 

Transom 9 

Louvre Windows 37 , 42, 66 


Metopes . . 
Modillions 
Mullions . . 

Mutules . . . 


Niches 


M 

21 

22, 23 

4, 13, 29, 32, 33, 37 

38, 39, 42, 50, 65 

21, 23, 25 

N 

5, 48, 49, 50 


0 

Quoins 4, 10, 14, 19, 30, 31 

32, 37, 38, 42, 43, 46 

R 

Rails, Balustrade . 12 , 14, 15, 16, 25, 26, 36, 64 

Raised Joints . 4, 5, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20 , 21 

23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 36 

37, 42, 43, 44, 46, 49, 59, 62, 64 


Reglets 23, 26, 58 

Ribs for Domes 59 , 63 

Roll Joints 20 

Rose Window 40 

Rosettes 22 , 23, 61 

Rubble Stone with Terra Cotta 42 


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Index — Continued 


R Continued 

Rustication 

Ash 'ar 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 31, 36, 44 

Columns 1 52 

Piers 30, 31, 36^44 

Skewbacks 7 35 

Voussoirs 7, 8, 9^ 36 


Scuppers 12 , 14, 26 

Segment Arches. . . 7, 13, 19, 33 , 36, 38, 50, 64 

Semi-Circular Arches.... 2 , 3 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 

12, 14, 24, 4l' 45 

48, 49, 60, 62, 63 

Sill Courses 29, 30, 36, 41, 42 

43, 44, 48, 62, 66 

Sills ... 4, 5, 12 , 13, 20 , 31, 32, 34 , 37 , 38, 39 

40, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 66 

Sills {Drips, Joints and Washes) 20 

Skewbacks... 6 , 7,19,36 

Skylights {Terra Cotta in 

Connection with) 58, 59 , 61 

Soffits 

Moulded 1 , 4, 5,11,27,28,37,38 

Paneled 1 , 3, 5, 6 , 9, 12, 13, 14, 21, 22 

23, 24, 25, 26, 32, 35, 44, 60, 64 
Plain 2, 6 , 10, 12, 13, 19, 34, 35, 62, 63 

Spandrels 3, 4, 5, 14, 27, 28, 37 

48, 50, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66 

Spiral Columns 10 , 14 

Spire 66 

Stippling Suggestions 8 , 9 

String Courses 12 , 24, 41, 42, 44 , 45 

Struts, Window 40 

Sunken Joints {Detail of) 25 

Surfaces ( Mechanical Treatment of) 71 

T 

Terra Cotta-Concrete Construction . . 27, 28, 34 

Tiles {Exterior of Dome) 58, 59 

T ooled Surfaces 71 

Tops, Chimney 69 


Tower 

Lower Portion 62 

Upper Portion 63 

T racery 

Buttress 65 

Window 39 , 40 

Transom Lintel 9 

T refoil A rch 47 

Triglyphs 21 , 48 

Truss, Court 64 

Turrets 33 , 65, 66 

Tympanums 1 , 2 , 3, 45, 46, 47, 49 , 66 

V 

Vaulted Ceiling 62 

Vertical Joints, Notes on 25 

Voussoirs 6 , 7, 8 , 9 , 12 , 13, 19, 36 

W 

Wainscoting {Terra Cotta) 42, 43 

Washes 

Coping 16, 17, 24, 26 

Cornice 23, 25, 32 

Sills, Special plate on 20 

Watertable 44 

Wind Brace {Court Truss) 64 

Windows {Parts) 

Lintels 19, 29, 30, 31, 34, 37, 42, 44, 46 

Sills 4, 5, 12 , 13, 20 , 31, 32, 34 , 37, 38 

39, 40, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 50, 66 

Struts 40 

Windows {Styles) 

Attic 45 

Circular 2 , 40 

Construction, general . 2 , 11 , 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 , 36 

37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 

45, 46, 47, 50, 52, 66 

Dormer 46, 47 

Louvre 42, 47, 66 

Mullioned 37, 38, 42 

Pediment 45,46,47 

Rose 40 

Skylight 58,59,61 

Tracery 39, 40 


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MEMBERS OF 

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EXECUTIVE OFFICES 

ONE MADISON AVENUE, NEW YORK 
1922 

American Terra Cotta & Ceramic Company . . . 1701 Prairie Ave. 

Chicago, Illinois 

Atlanta Terra Cotta Company . Citizens and Southern Bank Bldg. 

Atlanta, Georgia 

Atlantic Terra Cotta Company 350 Madison Aye. 

New York, N. Y. 

Brick, Terra Cotta & Tile Company 

Corning, N. Y. 

N. Clark & Sons .116 Natoma Street 

San Francisco, California 

Conkling- Armstrong Terra Cotta Company . . 410 Denckla Building 

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 

Denny-Renton Clay & Coal Company Pioneer Building 

Seattle, Washington 

The Denver Terra Cotta Company W. First Ave. and Umatilla Street 

Denver, Colorado 

Federal Terra Cotta Company 101 Park Avenue 

New York, N. Y. 

Gladding, McBean & Company Crocker Building 

San Francisco, California 

Indianapolis Terra Cotta Company .... Olney and Roosevelt Sts. 

Indianapolis, Indiana 

Kansas City Terra Cotta & Faience Company, 19th St. and Manchester Ave. 

Kansas City, Missouri 

O. W. Ketcham Builders Exchange Bldg. 

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 

Livermore Fire Brick Works 604 Mission Street 

San Francisco, California 

Los Angeles Pressed Brick Company Frost Buil din g 

Los Angeles, California 

Midland Terra Cotta Company 520 Chamber of Commerce Bldg. 

Chicago, Illinois 

New Jersey Terra Cotta Company Singer Building 

New York, N. Y. 

New York Architectural Terra Cotta Co 401 Vernon Ave. 

Long Island City, New York 

Northern Clay Company 

Auburn, Washington 

The Northwestern Terra Cotta Company . . 2525 Clybourn Avenue 

Chicago, Illinois 

St. Louis Terra Cotta Company 5815 Manchester Avenue 

St. Louis, Missouri 

South Amboy Terra Cotta Company 150 Nassau St. 

New York, N. Y. 

Tropico Potteries, Inc 

Glendale, Los Angeles County, California 

Washington Brick, Lime & Sewer Pipe Co., Washington St. & Pacific Ave. 

Spokane, Washington 

Western Terra Cotta Company . . . Franklin Ave. and Mo. Pac. Ry. 

Kansas City, Kansas 

Winkle Terra Cotta Company Century Building 

St. Louis, Missouri 


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